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An analysis of ultrasonic fat and muscle measurements in hill ewe and ram lambs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

I. Ap Dewi ,
J. B. Owen  and
G. LL. Williams
I. Ap Dewi
Affiliation:
School of Agricultural and Forest Sciences, University College of North Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd
J. B. Owen
Affiliation:
School of Agricultural and Forest Sciences, University College of North Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd
G. LL. Williams
Affiliation:
Camda Cynwyd Ltd, 8 Maes Yr Hafod, Menai Bridge, Gwynedd

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Information
BSAP Occasional Publication , Volume 14: New Developments in Sheep Production , January 1990 , pp. 176 - 181
Copyright
Copyright © British Society of Animal Production 1990

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